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CLEARANCES Initial Date Date Received in Council Office Agenda Date Assigned to:
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TITLE OF DOC NT:
Resolution adopting the Swift Creek Sediment Management Action Plan and implementation of Phase 1
projects.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Resolution
SEPA review required? (x ) Yes ( ) NO Should Clerk schedule a hearing? ( ) Yes (x ) NO
SEPA review completed? ( x ) Yes ( ) NO Requested Date:
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Adoption by resolution of the Swift Creek Sediment Management Action Plan and implementation of the Phase 1
projects.
COMMITTEE ACTION: COUNCIL ACTION:
7/23/2013: Council Approved 6-0, Kershner
absent Res. 2013-026
Related County Contract#: Related File Numbers: Ordinance or Resolution Number:
Res. 2013-026
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PROPOSED BY; Public Works
SPONSORED BY: Public Works
INTRODUCED: 7/23/2013
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-026
ADOPTION OF THE SWIFT CREEK SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT
ACTION PLAN (SCSMAP) AND SCSMAP PHASE 1 PROJECTS PROPOSAL
WHEREAS, Swift Creek, originating on Sumas Mountain, has a long history of sediment
loading and reduced hydraulic conveyance capacity with consequent flooding as a result
of a natural landslide; and
WHEREAS, sediment from the slide is from a unique geologic deposit that contains
naturally occurring asbestos; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the asbestos content, sediment from the slide is also known to
contain trace metals; trace metals of concern include cadmium, cobalt, manganese, and
nickel; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Public Works Department, on behalf of the Flood Control
Zone District (FCZD), has prepared the Swift Creek Sediment Management Action Plan
(SCSMAP) to address sedimentation and flooding that result in damage to agricultural,
residential, and public assets and have the potential to affect public health; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County Public Works Department, on behalf of the Flood Control
Zone District (FCZD), has purposed the SCSMAP Phase 1 Projects to implement the
goals and objectives of the SCSMAP; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County SEPA Official published a project and nonproject Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the SCSMAP and Phase 1 Projects on
February 15, 2013; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to WAC 197-11-535, a public hearing on the Swift Creek Sediment
Management Action Plan (SCSMAP) Draft EIS and SCSMAP Phase 1 Project Plan was held
on March 13, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the Whatcom County SEPA Official published a project and nonproject Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the SCSMAP and Phase 1 Projects on June
12, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Whatcom County continues to negotiate with State and Federal agencies on
an agreement to resolve liability issues related to the Washington State Model Toxics
Control Act (MTCA) and the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA); and
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WHEREAS, Whatcom County continues to work in cooperation with State and Federal
agencies to identify funding for the implementation of the SCSMAP;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that the Swift
Creek Sediment Management Action Plan (SCSMAP) and the SCSMAP Phase 1 Projects are
adopted, contingent upon a satisfactory agreement with applicable state and federal agencies to
resolve the issue of liability under MTCA and CERCLA. In addition, the adoption of the SCSMAP
and Phase 1 Projects are contingent upon an appropriate funding source.
APPROVED this 23rd day of July _ _, 2013.
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Daniel L. Gibson, Chief Civil Deputy Prosecutor
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